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Italian ice vs. Halva — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Italian ice and Halva different?

  • Halva is higher than Italian ice in Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Magnesium, Zinc, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Selenium.
  • Halva covers your daily need of Copper 132% more than Italian ice.

Frozen novelties, ice type, italian, restaurant-prepared and Candies, halavah, plain types were used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0.3% 0.53% 3.4% 3.3% 0.82% 0% 0.52% 2.6% 0.55%
Halva
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 156% 9.9% 17% 170% 401% 118% 260% 25% 114% 63%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +3016.7%
Contains more IronIron +4933.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +11920%
Contains more ZincZinc +14300%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4265%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +11400%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.7% 10% 0% 0% 1.3% 2.3% 13% 0.3% 0.46% 0% 0% 3.8% 0%
Halva
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.33% 0.12% 0% 0% 106% 20% 54% 10% 80% 5% 0% 49% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +8250%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +8380%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +780%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +299.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +3380%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +17300%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1200%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 86%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 13.5 g
Water: 86.4 g
Other: 0.05 g
Halva
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12% 22% 60% 4% 2%
Protein: 12.49 g
Fats: 21.52 g
Carbs: 60.49 g
Water: 3.67 g
Other: 1.83 g
Contains more WaterWater +2254.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +41533.3%
Contains more FatsFats +107500%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +348.1%
Contains more OtherOther +3560%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Italian ice Halva
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Italian ice Halva Opinion
Calories 53kcal 469kcal Halva
Protein 0.03g 12.49g Halva
Fats 0.02g 21.52g Halva
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0.1mg Italian ice
Net carbs 13.5g 55.99g Halva
Carbs 13.5g 60.49g Halva
Magnesium 0mg 218mg Halva
Calcium 1mg 33mg Halva
Potassium 6mg 187mg Halva
Iron 0.09mg 4.53mg Halva
Fiber 0g 4.5g Halva
Copper 0.01mg 1.202mg Halva
Zinc 0.03mg 4.32mg Halva
Phosphorus 0mg 607mg Halva
Sodium 4mg 195mg Italian ice
Vitamin A 167IU 2IU Italian ice
Manganese 0.02mg 0.873mg Halva
Selenium 0.1µg 11.5µg Halva
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.424mg Halva
Vitamin B2 0.01mg 0.088mg Halva
Vitamin B3 0.715mg 2.856mg Halva
Vitamin B5 0.005mg 0.174mg Halva
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.348mg Halva
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg Halva
Folate 5µg 65µg Halva
Saturated Fat 0g 4.127g Italian ice
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 8.194g Halva
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 8.481g Halva

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Italian ice Halva
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
Italian ice
25%
Halva
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Italian ice
133%
Halva

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian ice
Italian ice contains less Sodium (difference - 191mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.127g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is cheaper?
Italian ice
Italian ice is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Halva
Halva is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Halva
Halva is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Italian ice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168812/nutrients
  2. Halva - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167996/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.